The purpose of a systematic physical assessment in the newborn period is to examine ... [15] With a CL, it is imperative that this systematic examination be completed before a feeding, due to ...

As recommended by Parmelee, 4 the anus of the newborn infant should always be inspected, and inquiries made regarding the passage of meconium; however, routine examination with a finger should not ...

Screening can now determine their risk for an ever-growing list of conditions — including ones we can’t do much about.

The Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children (ACHDNC) served as the cornerstone of a structured, science-driven process that kept newborn screening aligned with the ...